Among Kotipelto’s favorite songs on the record, “Halcyon Days,” is about finding peace in the increasingly hectic landscape of daily life. Listen to the song at this location.

Produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios), the 11-track "Nemesis" will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26th, 2013. Notes vocalist Timo Kotipelto of the album:

“It has a darker more modern sound. We, as a band, have gone through a lot and have matured as songwriters. We have worked our asses off to make this and we hope the fans will like it.”

In celebration of its release, Manhattan’s Idle Hands Bar will be hosting a special "Nemesis" listening party on the evening of January 21st where both Kotipelto and keyboardist Jens Johansson will be in attendance.